Advance Fluorescent & HID Ballasts, Jefferson Control Transformers & Specialty Lamps
Immediate counter cross-referencing for multi-tap HID core-and-coil ballast kits, T8/T5HO electronic ballasts, 24V/120V industrial control transformers, buck-boost voltage correction transformers, and hard-to-find specialty lamps.
Solving Complex Ballast, Buck-Boost Transformer & Specialty Lamp Replacements
While many facilities are transitioning to LED, thousands of architectural luminaires, explosion-proof fixtures, stadium floodlights, water-treatment UV sterilizers, and historic municipal streetlights still require exact ANSI-coded ballasts, ignitors, capacitors, or specialty lamps. At the same time, commercial HVAC contractors and machine builders routinely face 208V supply lines feeding 230V/240V motors or 480V panels needing 120V/24V control power.
Frank P. McCartin Co., Inc. stocks Advance Transformer replacement ballasts, Jefferson Electric dry-type control and buck-boost transformers, and Osram Sylvania, Philips, GE, and Satco lamps—including miniature bayonet/screw indicator lamps for control panels and elevators.
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Bring your sample component or email a clear nameplate photo to our 149 Congress Street counter team for same-day pickup or regional truck delivery.
ANSI HID & Fluorescent Ballast Cross-Reference Matrix
Always verify the ANSI code stamped on the existing ballast or lamp neck before installing an HID replacement kit.
| ANSI Code | Lamp Type & Wattage | Circuit Type | Advance / Universal Kit Components | Typical Voltage Taps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M57 / M57E | 175W Metal Halide (Probe Start) | CWA (Constant Wattage Autotransformer) | Core & Coil + Dry Film Capacitor (No Ignitor) | Quad-Tap (120/208/240/277V) or 480V |
| M58 | 250W Metal Halide (Probe Start) | CWA | Core & Coil + 15µF 400V Capacitor + Mounting Bracket | Quad-Tap (120/208/240/277V) or 480V |
| M59 | 400W Metal Halide (Probe Start) | CWA | Core & Coil + 24µF 400V Capacitor + Mounting Bracket | Quad-Tap or 5-Tap (120/208/240/277/480V) |
| M135 / M155 | 250W / 400W Pulse-Start Metal Halide | Super CWA Pulse Start | Core & Coil + Capacitor + 350V/400V Pulse Ignitor | Quad-Tap / 5-Tap |
| S54 / S55 / S51 | 100W / 150W / 400W High Pressure Sodium | HX-HPF / CWA | Core & Coil + Oil/Dry Capacitor + Starter Ignitor | Quad-Tap (120/208/240/277V) or 480V |
| IOPA-2P32 / ICN-4P32 | 1–4 Lamp F32T8 Instant/Programmed Start | High-Efficiency Electronic (NEMA Premium) | Advance Optanium / Centium 120–277V Universal Voltage | 120–277V (or 347–480V High-Bay T8/T5HO) |
Jefferson Electric Control & Buck-Boost Transformer Selection Table
Stocked at 149 Congress St for machine panels, boiler controls, and 208V-to-230V/240V boost applications.
| Transformer Category | Primary Voltage | Secondary Voltage | VA / kVA Range | Primary Field Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Control (CPT) | 240 x 480V (Dual Primary) | 120V (or 110/115/120V) | 50VA to 3000VA | Stepping down 480V 3-phase motor starter power to 120VAC for contactor coils, relays, and pilot lights |
| Low-Voltage HVAC/Control | 120 / 208 / 240 / 480V | 24VAC (Class 2 / Foot-Mount) | 40VA to 500VA | Commercial boiler gas valves, zone dampers, Barber-Colman actuators, and Aiphone/door controls |
| Buck-Boost (12V / 24V Sec.) | 120 x 240V | 12 / 24V (Wired as Autotransformer) | 50VA to 5.0kVA (Boosts up to 50kVA Load) | Boosting 208V utility service to 230V/240V for air conditioners, tanning beds, kilns, and imported machinery |
| General-Purpose Dry-Type | 480V Delta (3Ø) or 480V (1Ø) | 208Y/120V (3Ø) or 120/240V (1Ø) | 1.0kVA to 75kVA | Dedicated 120/208V lighting and receptacle subpanels fed from 480V plant busways |
Counter Checklist for Ballast, Transformer & Specialty Lamp Orders
- For HID ballasts: Bring the ANSI code (e.g., M59, S51), line voltage (120V, 208V, 240V, 277V, or 480V), and fixture physical compartment dimensions.
- For Buck-Boost transformers: Measure the exact incoming supply voltage under load (e.g., 206V), note the equipment nameplate voltage and FLA (e.g., 230V, 28A), and state whether the load is single-phase (2-wire or 3-wire) or 3-phase.
- For control transformers: Calculate total sealed VA plus inrush VA of all contactor coils and solenoids energized simultaneously, and check whether primary/secondary Class CC fuse blocks are needed.
- For miniature & specialty lamps: Bring the sample bulb so our counter can measure base style (BA9s miniature bayonet, E10 screw, Wedge T-1-3/4, Mogul E39, Recessed Single Contact) and filament voltage (6V, 12V, 24V, 28V, 120V, 130V).
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Counter Q&A: Ballasts, Control Transformers & Specialty Lamps
How does a small 0.5 kVA buck-boost transformer handle a 5 kVA 230V motor load?
When field-wired as an autotransformer between a 120x240V primary and a 12/24V secondary, the buck-boost unit only transforms the 20V–24V voltage difference while conducting the main load current through its heavy secondary winding—allowing a compact Jefferson buck-boost unit to boost 5 to 10 times its nameplate insulating kVA rating.
Should I replace a failed T8/HID ballast or convert the fixture to Type B LED ballast-bypass?
We stock both! If you are repairing a single fixture quickly to match adjacent lamps, we have the drop-in Advance or Universal ballast on the shelf. If you are retrofitting a zone or warehouse, our Type B (120–277V direct-wire) LED tubes and HID corn-cob lamps eliminate future ballast maintenance entirely and qualify for utility incentives.
Do you stock 130-volt rough-service and indicator lamps for high-vibration mill and elevator equipment?
Yes. We stock 130V-rated vibration/rough-service lamps, shatter-resistant PTFE-coated food-service lamps, Sylvania miniature indicator lamps (such as 24MB, 120MB, 6S6, 755, 1819), and germicidal UV lamps.
Request a Counter Quote or Cross-Reference: Ballasts, Control Transformers & Specialty Lamps
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